Experiences with

Rheumatoid factor test

As I am experiencing some body aches my GP is testing my ESR, CRP (inflammation markers) and ANA and rheumatoid factor to test for autoimmune conditions which can cause inflammation.

Hello all. I recieved my formal diagnosis of RA last week and trying to learn as much as I can. I often see you all discuss blood results/ CCP levels and wondered if someone coukd give me a beginners guide to understanding how yo interpret and what it all means. My letter says CCP positive 157, Rheumatoid

Does anyone have Sjogren’s disease along with PMR/CGA? For months I’ve been struggling with worsening vision in my left eye, and trying to figure out if I was having a flare. The left eye vision is like it was before cataract surgery, worse some times than others, especially after reading. Opthomologist

I’ve just received back some blood test results (Rheumatoid Factor and Anti CCP antibodies). The Rheumatoid Factor came back negative but the Anti CCP came back as 10.4 K/UL. The test states that normal range is under 2.9 K/Ul yet mine is over 3 times higher.

can anyone tell me what 34.3 pmol/L means. This is my B12 reading from a recent test but everything online is in pg/ml so I’m not sure how low this is. I’m advised to check my full blood count an intrinsic factor antibodies. Any advise would be very much appreciated

Hi all! So following my Medichecks results I made an appointment to see my GP. Medichecks put on my report that my folate was low at 8 (range 7-35) but they count 7-13 as being deficient. My active b12 was 53.6. Medichecks suggested I get an MMA test as my result although in range is at the lower

I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia in 2018 but was not aware that I needed injections for it, so took oral supplements instead. I switched GP's a few years ago and asked for injections when I became aware that they were necessary. The GP I spoke to did not accept that I have PA, because my labs

Hi , I won't go into to the whole details as it would take so long but for the past 7 years I have been treated on and off for neuropathy in face, then legs etc. I kept reacting to every medication given. I had major surgery last july and quickly deteriorated. Initially thought to be thyroid( turns out

Hi all...was hoping for your opinions. I see a NP (who has a good understanding of PA) monthly for my jab. Unfortunately she was out today, so another NP came in and refused to administer my shot based on my recent blood work (of course serum levels are over 2000!). She also stated that MMA was fine

I've made some notes!! I will be contacting the practice manager with a view to them providing training in B12 treatment. (Also posted this in PA forum but thought it might be useful in here as well ) • ‘On the day’ appointment to replace a scheduled appointment the previous day, which had not been

I've made some notes!! I will be contacting the practice manager with a view to them providing training in B12 treatment. • ‘On the day’ appointment to replace a scheduled appointment the previous day, which had not been inputted into the system • Did not read the notes I had provided. I had explained

Nuclear autoantib screen test Negative HEp-2 nuclear pattern Cytoplasmic staining present Rheumatoid factor - (mez) - Normal - No Action. <10.0 IU/ml <14.00IU/ml 27-Nov-2024 Serum folate - (mez) - Normal - No Action. 4 ug/L >3.00ug/L !

I am very new to rheumatoid arthritis. Can anyone advise re diet etc. I have no idea what may cause a flare up but have had steroids several times since my diagnosis. thanks for your help

what is best medication for rheumatoid arthritis that don’t give you side effects

Have been suffering with chest pain for over a week now GP sent me to a&e today was told that it could be coming from my rheumatoid or biologics have been diagnosed with rheumatoid for a number of years now and have never experienced this before and just wondering if any body else has and what the outcome

can anyone give me some tips of what is ok to eat and what isn’t and also to keep weight down and any good meals to eat

can you take naproxen and amitriptyline whilst on methotrexate obviously cause I’m in pain with my rheumatoid arthritis, awaiting appointments in march

diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis September 24, on steroids until December24 with the methotrexate now I feel like everything is going wrong, my feet and ankles swell, getting pain in hands and feet, any advice please

I was wondering if there are any gentle exercises that I can do in bed to try to help me before I try to get up in the morning? The pain is horrendous and it wakens me during the night. I've been prescribed Morphine and Hydroxychloroquine. Much appreciated for any advice. Many thanks.

does methotrexate stop your periods, I’m. 5 days late, been on it for 4 months I’m 52 years old